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devisor
[ dih-vahy-zer ]
/ dɪˈvaɪ zər /
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noun Law.
a person who makes a devise.
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Words nearby devisor
devious, devisable, devisal, devise, devisee, devisor, devitalize, devitalized, devitalized pulp, devitrify, Devizes
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How to use devisor in a sentence
A devisor may clearly devise or limit the possession of chattels, making them inalienable by devisees in succession.
The Eustace Diamonds|Anthony TrollopeWe should be inclined to think the devisor entertained a singular predilection for the Old Cross, then in the pride of youth.
An History of Birmingham (1783)|William HuttonThe person who makes a will is called the testator or devisor.
The term testator is more commonly used than the term devisor to designate the maker of a will.
British Dictionary definitions for devisor
devisor
/ (dɪˈvaɪzə) /
noun
property law a person who devises property, esp realty, by will
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